The boy then ran off the stage and hugged his 1-year-old sister, Kerstie.

Phills' two children were among several hundred mourners who gathered Friday at a memorial service in Charlotte for the Hornets player.

The 30-year-old guard was killed just after practice Wednesday in what police suspect was a drag-racing accident with teammate David Wesley near the team's arena.

Phills' bronze casket was surrounded by floral arrangements, one in the shape of a basketball hoop and ball, and two large photographs of him on the court.

Wesley, the Hornets' point guard, spoke of his close friend and struggled for composure in the service at Central Church of God. He made no mention of the accident.

"I don't really know what I want to say, but he was my partner in crime," he began. "We had some fun."

- The Phoenix Suns said Penny Hardaway, who has missed 18 games with a foot injury, could be back with the team in 7-10 days. Hardaway had the cast on his right foot removed on Monday and has begun a two-week rehabilitation process, according to team doctor Richard Emerson.

- Ross Perot Jr. and Mark Cuban on Friday signed an agreement on the proposed sale of the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban has offered $280 million for controlling interest and a majority share of the club.

- Trevor Ruffin sank six three-pointers in the first half and finished with 31 points to overshadow teammate Magic Johnson as Magic M7 whipped the Sundsvall Dragons 94-64 in the Swedish Basketball League game in Stockholm.